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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,867.39, 64,652.77 and 31,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,867.39, 64,652.77 and 31,754.88 is: 43,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,867.39 : 64,652.77 = 31,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,867.39/64,652.77 = 31,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,867.39x = 64,652.77 × 31,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,867.39x = 2,053,040,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,040,953.02/46,867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,805.32

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